HH-65 / MH-65 Dolphin
| Specifications | ||
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| Mission | Short range recovery (SRR) helicopter
twin-engine Replaced aging HH-52A fleet | |
| Manufacturer | Aerospatiale | |
| Model | MH-65A | MH-65C / D |
| Overall Length | 38 ft. | 44ft 5in |
| Rotor Diameter | 39 ft. | 39ft 2in |
| Overall Height | 13 ft. | 13ft 5in |
| Maximum Gross Weight | 9,200 lbs | 9,480 lbs |
| Empty Mission Weight | 6,092 lbs | |
| Fuel Capacity | 291 gallons / 1,900 pounds | |
| Powerplants |
Two Lycoming LTS-101-750B-2 gas turbine engines 742 Shaft HP each | Two Turbomeca Arriel 2C2-CG gas turbine engines 853 Shaft HP each |
| Maximum Range | 300 nautical miles | 290 nautical miles |
| Radius of Action | 150 nautical miles | |
| Maximum Speed | 165 knots | 175 knots |
| Cruising Speed | 120 knots | 148 knots |
| Max Endurance | 3.5 hours | |
| Service Ceiling (Hover) | 7,510 feet above sea level | ~10,000 ft |
| Cargo Sling Capacity | 2000 lbs | |
| Rescue Hoist Capacity | 600 lbs | |
| Crew |
Number of Pilots: 2 Number Flight Crew: 2 | 2 pilots 1 flight mechanic 1 rescue swimmer |
| Armament | none |
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